Cathy Stenquist-#amquerying
@cathystenquist.bsky.social
Author of Award-winning FOREVER HOME, 2022 IPNE Best Children’s Book; 2023 Writers Digest Honorable Mention-Children’s Picture Book. Published poet and writer, collage artist, baker and doter of grandchildren.
Happy #PoetryFriday! @patriciaj.franz poem about the fading golden light of summer is lovely. Then stop by my blog for the perfect follow-up, "When Summer Becomes Autumn." (Link in bio) Have a great weekend.
#poetry #summer #autumn #bittersweet #crayolacrayons #goldenrod #tan
#poetry #summer #autumn #bittersweet #crayolacrayons #goldenrod #tan
September 4, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Happy #PoetryFriday! @patriciaj.franz poem about the fading golden light of summer is lovely. Then stop by my blog for the perfect follow-up, "When Summer Becomes Autumn." (Link in bio) Have a great weekend.
#poetry #summer #autumn #bittersweet #crayolacrayons #goldenrod #tan
#poetry #summer #autumn #bittersweet #crayolacrayons #goldenrod #tan
Happy Book Birthday to TRADITIONS & RITUALS- children's poetry. I am delighted my poem, "On the Move Again," was included. My Mom was very wise. A ritual like this during a big transition made it a bit easier... for both of us. 🙂
Print and PDF versions are available at
www.littlethoughtspress.com
Print and PDF versions are available at
www.littlethoughtspress.com
July 22, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Happy Book Birthday to TRADITIONS & RITUALS- children's poetry. I am delighted my poem, "On the Move Again," was included. My Mom was very wise. A ritual like this during a big transition made it a bit easier... for both of us. 🙂
Print and PDF versions are available at
www.littlethoughtspress.com
Print and PDF versions are available at
www.littlethoughtspress.com
Happy Poetry Friday, everyone. Grab a mug of cool lemonade, pull up your favorite summer lounger, and enjoy some poetry! This week's Crayola color is BLACK and a couple of its other names—one found in my basement memorabilia, one with history and one just for fun 😉 www.cathystenquist.com/post/black
Fade to Black
I have always been fascinated by the color black.As a mural artist, I learned over the years that my art was not complete until I added touches of black and white — black to define, give depth and sha...
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June 19, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Happy Poetry Friday, everyone. Grab a mug of cool lemonade, pull up your favorite summer lounger, and enjoy some poetry! This week's Crayola color is BLACK and a couple of its other names—one found in my basement memorabilia, one with history and one just for fun 😉 www.cathystenquist.com/post/black
COLOR- my poetic inspiration this year. Crayola offers fun names for their colors based on foods. This week it's Asparagus, Cotton Candy, and Mango Tango for #poetryfriday poems. www.cathystenquist.com/blog #crayola #crayons #color #OLW #asparagus #cottoncandy #mangotango #Hernandoshideaway
May 29, 2026 at 1:08 AM
COLOR- my poetic inspiration this year. Crayola offers fun names for their colors based on foods. This week it's Asparagus, Cotton Candy, and Mango Tango for #poetryfriday poems. www.cathystenquist.com/blog #crayola #crayons #color #OLW #asparagus #cottoncandy #mangotango #Hernandoshideaway
It's My Turn!
Kid Lit Progressive Poem Day #2
Thank you to poet Tabatha Yeats, who kicked us off with a trip to The Land of Poetry! Coming up with a second line was so much fun. Hope you will follow along.
www.cathystenquist.com/post/what-s-...
#kidlitprogressivepoem2026
#nationalpoetrymonth
Kid Lit Progressive Poem Day #2
Thank you to poet Tabatha Yeats, who kicked us off with a trip to The Land of Poetry! Coming up with a second line was so much fun. Hope you will follow along.
www.cathystenquist.com/post/what-s-...
#kidlitprogressivepoem2026
#nationalpoetrymonth
April 2, 2026 at 11:51 AM
It's My Turn!
Kid Lit Progressive Poem Day #2
Thank you to poet Tabatha Yeats, who kicked us off with a trip to The Land of Poetry! Coming up with a second line was so much fun. Hope you will follow along.
www.cathystenquist.com/post/what-s-...
#kidlitprogressivepoem2026
#nationalpoetrymonth
Kid Lit Progressive Poem Day #2
Thank you to poet Tabatha Yeats, who kicked us off with a trip to The Land of Poetry! Coming up with a second line was so much fun. Hope you will follow along.
www.cathystenquist.com/post/what-s-...
#kidlitprogressivepoem2026
#nationalpoetrymonth
It's #poetryfriday y'all! Stop by (www.cathystenquist.com/blog) to read the latest poem inspired by my word of the year #color, and reminisce with me about those books you read as a child that you can never forget.
March 27, 2026 at 1:15 PM
It's #poetryfriday y'all! Stop by (www.cathystenquist.com/blog) to read the latest poem inspired by my word of the year #color, and reminisce with me about those books you read as a child that you can never forget.
The beautiful skys I have seen and photographed inspired this weeks #PoetryFriday post. A little #poetry is a great way to start the weekend. Go #patriots!
February 6, 2026 at 11:19 AM
The beautiful skys I have seen and photographed inspired this weeks #PoetryFriday post. A little #poetry is a great way to start the weekend. Go #patriots!
#Poetryfriday! Hop on over to my blog (www.cathystenquist.com/blog) to see poems inspired by my #onelittleword2026, COLOR!
Color inspires my creativity and expresses emotions through words and art. Each week, I choose a color(s) from the 64-pack crayons I loved as a child for a poem. Let's go!
Color inspires my creativity and expresses emotions through words and art. Each week, I choose a color(s) from the 64-pack crayons I loved as a child for a poem. Let's go!
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January 23, 2026 at 3:26 PM
#Poetryfriday! Hop on over to my blog (www.cathystenquist.com/blog) to see poems inspired by my #onelittleword2026, COLOR!
Color inspires my creativity and expresses emotions through words and art. Each week, I choose a color(s) from the 64-pack crayons I loved as a child for a poem. Let's go!
Color inspires my creativity and expresses emotions through words and art. Each week, I choose a color(s) from the 64-pack crayons I loved as a child for a poem. Let's go!
Awesome way to start a school year. I’m heading to library to be inspired by these mentor texts.
The first ten picture books I read aloud to my students. youtu.be/E0EaZSqtH1w?...
First Ten Read Aloud of the School Year
YouTube video by Colby Sharp
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September 6, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Awesome way to start a school year. I’m heading to library to be inspired by these mentor texts.
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You don’t need to apologize for writing slowly. No one asks a tree why it isn’t taller yet. #writingcommunity #amwriting
August 29, 2025 at 1:34 PM
You don’t need to apologize for writing slowly. No one asks a tree why it isn’t taller yet. #writingcommunity #amwriting
Let's have some fun!
The GOODNIGHT MOON stamps I bought today got me thinking... What would it look like if my book, FOREVER HOME was honored with being a stamp? Inviting my PB friends to share what their book stamps would look like. Template below. #GoodnightMoonStamps #bookstampchallenge #PB
The GOODNIGHT MOON stamps I bought today got me thinking... What would it look like if my book, FOREVER HOME was honored with being a stamp? Inviting my PB friends to share what their book stamps would look like. Template below. #GoodnightMoonStamps #bookstampchallenge #PB
June 18, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Let's have some fun!
The GOODNIGHT MOON stamps I bought today got me thinking... What would it look like if my book, FOREVER HOME was honored with being a stamp? Inviting my PB friends to share what their book stamps would look like. Template below. #GoodnightMoonStamps #bookstampchallenge #PB
The GOODNIGHT MOON stamps I bought today got me thinking... What would it look like if my book, FOREVER HOME was honored with being a stamp? Inviting my PB friends to share what their book stamps would look like. Template below. #GoodnightMoonStamps #bookstampchallenge #PB
Whats My Line?
Just added my line to the #kidlitprogressivepoem2025. Thank you to poet, Irene Latham for starting this tradition years ago. Collaborating with #poets inspired by spring is a lovely way to spend your morning! Check out my line at www.cathystenquist.com/blog
Just added my line to the #kidlitprogressivepoem2025. Thank you to poet, Irene Latham for starting this tradition years ago. Collaborating with #poets inspired by spring is a lovely way to spend your morning! Check out my line at www.cathystenquist.com/blog
Blog | cathystenquist.com
www.cathystenquist.com
April 13, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Whats My Line?
Just added my line to the #kidlitprogressivepoem2025. Thank you to poet, Irene Latham for starting this tradition years ago. Collaborating with #poets inspired by spring is a lovely way to spend your morning! Check out my line at www.cathystenquist.com/blog
Just added my line to the #kidlitprogressivepoem2025. Thank you to poet, Irene Latham for starting this tradition years ago. Collaborating with #poets inspired by spring is a lovely way to spend your morning! Check out my line at www.cathystenquist.com/blog
An interesting virtual opportunity for all my creative friends. We all need new tools for our wellness, sometimes. #writer #creator #illustrator #illustration #picturebook #novel #poetry #mentalheath #fiction #nonfiction
Mental Wellness for Writers
Live Online Program
kripalu.org
April 2, 2025 at 2:34 PM
An interesting virtual opportunity for all my creative friends. We all need new tools for our wellness, sometimes. #writer #creator #illustrator #illustration #picturebook #novel #poetry #mentalheath #fiction #nonfiction
Very excited to kick off my 9th year with 12x12. If you are interested in writing or illustrating picture books, joining this community is one of the best things to do. Webinars, resources, and so much more. Open registration till Feb. 28. Hope to see you there! #12x12Challenge
January 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Very excited to kick off my 9th year with 12x12. If you are interested in writing or illustrating picture books, joining this community is one of the best things to do. Webinars, resources, and so much more. Open registration till Feb. 28. Hope to see you there! #12x12Challenge
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Line edits are time intensive, but 100% worth the effort. The emotions and descriptions begin to pop as you play with sentence structure, line breaks, and word choices. It's all about optimizing flow for an immersive reading experience. #amediting #writingadvice
May 26, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Line edits are time intensive, but 100% worth the effort. The emotions and descriptions begin to pop as you play with sentence structure, line breaks, and word choices. It's all about optimizing flow for an immersive reading experience. #amediting #writingadvice
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Hey #kidlit illustrators, I’d like to gift a free, one-hour, portfolio-review/coaching-session.
1) reply with samples of your art.
2) repost this message.
I’ll pick a winner at random next week from those who do both. Win or lose, I’ll take a close look at every reply.
💙❤️
1) reply with samples of your art.
2) repost this message.
I’ll pick a winner at random next week from those who do both. Win or lose, I’ll take a close look at every reply.
💙❤️
May 10, 2024 at 1:56 PM
Hey #kidlit illustrators, I’d like to gift a free, one-hour, portfolio-review/coaching-session.
1) reply with samples of your art.
2) repost this message.
I’ll pick a winner at random next week from those who do both. Win or lose, I’ll take a close look at every reply.
💙❤️
1) reply with samples of your art.
2) repost this message.
I’ll pick a winner at random next week from those who do both. Win or lose, I’ll take a close look at every reply.
💙❤️
Joyce Frank chose my prize in @viviankirkfield.bsky.social 's #50PreciousWords contest - A MS critique/ a signed copy of FOREVER HOME / 30 minute "Ask Me Anything". She lived so close, we met for tea and a chat. Her lovely writing is lyrical & poetic. Such fun! Good luck w revisions, Joyce!
May 13, 2024 at 8:49 PM
Joyce Frank chose my prize in @viviankirkfield.bsky.social 's #50PreciousWords contest - A MS critique/ a signed copy of FOREVER HOME / 30 minute "Ask Me Anything". She lived so close, we met for tea and a chat. Her lovely writing is lyrical & poetic. Such fun! Good luck w revisions, Joyce!
Reposted by Cathy Stenquist-#amquerying
Several people have contacted SCBWI and the regional organizers about this—sounds like they're going to take it down.
It is beyond gross that an SCBWI event is using AI-generated promotional art. www.scbwi.org/events/mayfe...
Note: the I in SCBWI stands for “Illustrators.”
Note: the I in SCBWI stands for “Illustrators.”
March 2, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Several people have contacted SCBWI and the regional organizers about this—sounds like they're going to take it down.
It's #50preciouswords time again, when writers scrunch an amazing story into 50 words! Check out the 2024 story on my blog. Thanks @viviankirkfield for hosting this delightful contest to promote literacy and get books into the hands of NH students. Best of luck to all! www.cathystenquist.com/blog
March 2, 2024 at 9:47 PM
It's #50preciouswords time again, when writers scrunch an amazing story into 50 words! Check out the 2024 story on my blog. Thanks @viviankirkfield for hosting this delightful contest to promote literacy and get books into the hands of NH students. Best of luck to all! www.cathystenquist.com/blog
Very excited to enter the story of my heart into @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social ‘s #pbparty. Thank you to the agents and editors who are generously giving their time. Best of luck to everyone!
February 22, 2024 at 12:49 PM
Very excited to enter the story of my heart into @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social ‘s #pbparty. Thank you to the agents and editors who are generously giving their time. Best of luck to everyone!
Reposted by Cathy Stenquist-#amquerying
We are so very excited to welcome Sally M. Kim to the ABLA team as an associate agent! You can find out what she’s looking for on our website! Welcome Sally 🎉 🥳
January 25, 2024 at 6:16 PM
We are so very excited to welcome Sally M. Kim to the ABLA team as an associate agent! You can find out what she’s looking for on our website! Welcome Sally 🎉 🥳
@jestrudel.bsky.social's "How to Land an Agent" @write4kids.org, was a fascinating peek at the behind the scenes of agenting, considerations an agent has when they read your query and how to build the best relationship. Thank you Jes. One of the best classes I've attended. New respect for her job.
January 26, 2024 at 4:58 PM
@jestrudel.bsky.social's "How to Land an Agent" @write4kids.org, was a fascinating peek at the behind the scenes of agenting, considerations an agent has when they read your query and how to build the best relationship. Thank you Jes. One of the best classes I've attended. New respect for her job.
I am very excited to "Mother Earth is My Home" included in "Bless the Earth" by @nancytupperling.bsky.social and @junecotner. What a thrill to see my poem illustrated by the talented @keumjinsong. Available for preorder now. A wonderful book to share with your littles.
January 25, 2024 at 7:19 PM
I am very excited to "Mother Earth is My Home" included in "Bless the Earth" by @nancytupperling.bsky.social and @junecotner. What a thrill to see my poem illustrated by the talented @keumjinsong. Available for preorder now. A wonderful book to share with your littles.
Favorite gift given: Working with amazing poets to send a mini get well anthology of poems to Jane Yolen.
Favorite gift rec’d: My new “Frameo.” Every 5 seconds a new image with its own story appears. It is sure to be the gift that keeps on giving.
How about you?
Favorite gift rec’d: My new “Frameo.” Every 5 seconds a new image with its own story appears. It is sure to be the gift that keeps on giving.
How about you?
December 31, 2023 at 1:26 PM
Favorite gift given: Working with amazing poets to send a mini get well anthology of poems to Jane Yolen.
Favorite gift rec’d: My new “Frameo.” Every 5 seconds a new image with its own story appears. It is sure to be the gift that keeps on giving.
How about you?
Favorite gift rec’d: My new “Frameo.” Every 5 seconds a new image with its own story appears. It is sure to be the gift that keeps on giving.
How about you?